Coorong District Council response measures to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a global crisis, and our Council has a key role to play in limiting the spread and impact of it.

Our leaders are staying up to date on the latest advice from the State and Federal Governments, and relevant Government health agencies.

Residents who are experiencing financial hardship may seek assistance from Coorong District Council by entering into a long-term payment arrangement. Information is available on our Financial Hardship page.

Update - 25 May 2020

All playgrounds, parks (incl. dog parks and gardens) have been re-opened to the public.

All community toilets have been re-opened.

All halls can now open and community groups will be able to book facilities (groups are encouraged to contact Council to work through arrangements).

The Coonalpyn Caravan Park and Narrung Campground are now open to the public (including public toilet facilities).

Sporting facilities can open in accordance with the new measures in place.

Public library services:

Tailem Bend, Tintinara, Coonalpyn and Coomandook Community Libraries are still closed to the public, however all are offering a 'phone and collect service'.

Meningie Community Library will be opening to the public from 3:45pm - 4:30pm Monday to Friday, and from 10am - 1pm on Saturdays.

Tailem Rail Museum, Coorong Gallery and the Meningie Information Hub will be assessed in preparation for Council's executive team to make a decision on re-opening from 8 June 2020.

All Council facilities are receiving regular cleaning to ensure facilities are up to standard – however if you come across anything that requires attention please contact Council on 1300 785 277 so that we can attend to it.

Signs will be in place to remind users of their obligations to social distance. Everyone can play their part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by practicing good hygiene, using hand sanitiser and wiping down equipment and surfaces before and after use.

Ordinary Council Meetings

Coorong District Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month (excepting June - fourth Tuesday) commencing at 2:00pm (meetings will revert back to 6pm when public health emergency provisions are lifted), at the Coorong Civic Centre Chambers, 95-101 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend.

Important Notice regarding Public Attendance

On 31 March 2020, Local Government Minister Stephan Knoll issued the first COVID-19 related emergency variations to the Local Government Act 1999 – in the form of the Electronic Participation in Council Meetings Notice (No 1) 2020. This Notice allows council meetings to be conducted by electronic means.

From 7 April 2020 and onwards (while COVID-19 social distancing measures are required), Council meetings will be held at 2:00pm, with Council Members participating via electronic means.

The public will not be able to physically attend the meeting. Currently we do not have livestreaming facilities, however we will endeavour to provide a video recording of the meeting on the Council website as soon as possible. Links will be provided at the dates below when recordings are available to view.

Meeting dates for 2020

The 2020 Council meeting dates were adopted at the 15 October 2019 ordinary meeting:

21 January 2020

18 February 2020

17 March 2020

21 April 2020

19 May 2020

23 June 2020

21 July 2020

18 August 2020

15 September 2020

20 October 2020

17 November 2020

15 December 2020

* Council made a commitment to hold one ordinary meeting in the Parks Ward and one ordinary meeting in the the Lakes Ward during 2020. May and October were originally flagged, however these dates will be revisited once current COVID-19 public health emergency measures are no longer in place.